New Zealand authorities send extra fire planes to battle 1,100-hectare wildfire
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said an aerial reconnaissance on Sunday (November 9) would confirm the extent of the fire
How an Indian comic book legacy was lost in a fire
For millions of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha has been a gateway to stories about religion, mythology and history.
Zohran Mamdanis victory in New York, a city with a budget of over $100 billion and a population larger than that of 40 U.S. States, demonstrates that the political movement has transcended niche activism to achieve mainstream electoral viability
Brawijaya University drives Malangs UNESCO Creative City status
Brawijaya University (UB) has revealed its key role in helping Malang City, East Java, earn recognition as a UNESCO ...
A glimpse into Papua's journey under free meals program
President Prabowo Subianto introduced the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program as one of his flagship initiatives ...
Russian drone strike on tower block in eastern Ukraine kills 3, injures 12
In eastern Ukraine, fighting for the strategic city of Pokrovsk has reached a key stage, with both Kyiv and Moscow vying to persuade U.S. President Donald Trump that they can win on the battlefield.
Minister vows child safety after SMAN 72 explosion in North Jakarta
Indonesias Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection, Arifah Fauzi, said her office is ...
Indonesia, Russia explore maritime and education cooperation
Indonesia and Russia have agreed to explore broader cooperation in the maritime, logistics, and education sectors ...
Indonesia targets white sugar self-sufficiency by 2026
Indonesia aims to achieve self-sufficiency in white sugar by 2026 as part of a national drive to strengthen food ...
RI Govt aids SMAN 72 explosion victims with trauma recovery
Indonesias Ministry of Social Affairs is providing social rehabilitation and trauma recovery support for victims ...
Indonesia police find possible explosive powder in Jakarta mosque blasts
Explosions that injured dozens of people during Friday prayers could have been an attack, officials said, with a 17-year-old student the suspected perpetrator
Indonesia, Verra discuss voluntary carbon trade at COP30
Indonesias Forestry Ministry delegation met with Verra, a global nonprofit that develops standards for ...
Indonesian govt pledges aid for orphanages in Highland Papua
Indonesias Ministry of Social Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting orphanages and temporary ...
North Maluku advances President Prabowo's digital learning push
The North Maluku provincial government has pledged full support for President Prabowo Subiantos push to ...
Riau Islands turn marine wealth into blue economy success
Beneath the colorful lights of a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) fair in Batam City, the Riau Islands ...
Indonesia targets Rp16 trillion in carbon trade at COP30
Indonesia aims to generate Rp16 trillion (about S$960 million) from carbon credit transactions during the 30th United ...
Game Developers Can Now Capture More Holiday Demand With Xsollas Expanded Payments Portfolio
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today ...
Govt ensures safety, recovery for victims of Jakarta school blast
The Indonesian government has ensured the safety and recovery of all victims of the recent explosion at a public high ...
Indonesia strengthens cooperation with UK on climate, sustainability
Indonesia and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthening strategic partnership in ...
Indonesia reviews SOPs to strengthen free meals program
Indonesia's Coordination Team for the Free Nutritional Meals (MBG) program has discussed standard operating ...
Indonesia's VP calls for strict supervision of Jragung Dam project
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has called for strict supervision of the Jragung Dam construction ...
Turkiye issues genocide arrest warrant against Netanyahu
Turkiye has accused the officials of genocide and crimes against humanity that Israel has perpetrated systematically in Gaza
Indonesia to grant 1,4 million hectares of forest to indigenous people
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced that the Indonesian government is committed to granting 1.4 million ...
Indonesia to build integrated poultry farms to support MBG program
The Indonesian government announced a plan to build integrated poultry farms to support the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...
Typhoon Kalmaegi rampages across Vietnam as Philippines prepares for new storm
As the storm moved on, recovery work began in battered towns and villages in both countries. Across central Vietnamese provinces, people cleared debris and repaired roofs on their homes
Trump Boycotts G20, Cites Farmer Abuse
Trump claimed that the South African government has allowed abuses against Afrikaners, including violence, killings, and land seizuresreports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump announced that no American government officials will attend this years Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, accusing the host nation of mistreating its minority white farmers. It is a total disgrace that the G20 will be held in South Africa, Trump wrote on his social media platform, claiming that the South African government has allowed abuses against Afrikaners, including violence, killings, and land seizures. Afrikaners (People who are descended from Dutch settlers, and
India Marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram
The national song was composed during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami on November 7, 1875.reports Asian Lite News Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide hosted collective renditions of Indias national song Vande Mataram to commemorate 150 years since its composition, reflecting the nations cultural pride and the enduring spirit of patriotism. The year 2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. The national song was composed during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami on November 7, 1875. It first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of Bankim Chandra Chatterjees celebrated novel Anandamath. In Chile, the Indian Embassy in
Indonesia's agriculture downstreaming program to create 8 million jobs
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the downstreaming program in the food, plantation, and ...
Indonesia explores academic partnership with Turkmenistan
Indonesia is exploring higher education cooperation with Turkmenistan in student and lecturer exchanges, joint ...
U.S. Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
Trump administration asked the appeals court to suspend any court orders requiring it to spend more money than is available in a contingency fund, and instead allow it to continue with planned partial SNAP payments for the month
Indonesia targets completion of rupiah redenomination bill by 2027
The Indonesian government has started drafting a bill on rupiah redenomination, which is expected to be completed in ...
Junta Boss Orders Smooth Transition From Poverty; Eyes Nuclear Rule; and More
Also this week, a PR blitz in cybercrime hub, arresting election dissenters, and turning on Rakhine after Chinese help in Shan State.
DevvStream Reports Fiscal Year 2025 Results and Advances Digital-Asset and Tokenization Strategy
-DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (DevvStream or the Company), a leading carbon management ...
Brazil top-court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro's prison sentence appeal
Former President Bolsonaro under house arrest for violating precautionary measures; Trump has called Bolsonaro case a 'witch hunt,' imposing tariffs on Brazilian goods
Why tech giants are offering premium AI tools to millions of Indians for free
Experts say Indias vast, diverse and young user base makes it a key market for global AI expansion.
Mamdanis win, other U.S. results may mark Indian diaspora vote shifting back from Trump: Expert
According to expert Milan Vaishnav, India must broadbase engagement with diaspora, not put all eggs in Republican/MAGA basket
Trump says expects international stabilisation force in Gaza very soon
Donald Trump anticipates a U.S.-coordinated international stabilisation force in Gaza very soon amid ongoing humanitarian crises and conflict
Sri Lanka set to regain economic output lost to crisis, says Dissanayake
The countrys President told lawmakers that Sri Lankas economy was now stable and it had regained the confidence of investors
Police Reform Committee to hold first meeting next Monday: Jimly
Chair of the Police Reform Acceleration Committee, Jimly Asshiddiqie, announced that the committees first ...
-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, announces ...
Foreign investors pull Rp4.58T from Indonesia in early November
Bank Indonesia (BI) recorded a net outflow of foreign funds from the domestic financial market amounting to Rp4.58 ...
Govt prioritizes social assistance quota for 4.2 mln new beneficiaries
The Ministry of Social Affairs, in collaboration with Statistics Indonesia (BPS), is prioritizing social assistance ...
Prabowo asks police reform commission to report progress in 3 months
President Prabowo Subianto has urged the National Police Reform Acceleration Commission to start its work immediately ...
Indonesia eyes blue food potential to boost global food security
Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono highlighted Indonesias vast blue food potential as a ...
Govt probes Rp1 billion loss in West Bandung free meals program
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has reported the loss of Rp1 billion in operational funds from a Free ...
DPR seeks to bolster vocational education in education system bill
The House of Representatives (DPR) Working Committee for the National Education System Bill is seeking to bolster ...
Seizing China Opportunity 2.0: A new era of global shared growth
China has set its development priorities and policy directions for the next five years, with the worlds ...
Police identify suspect behind Jakarta school explosions
The Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, reported that police have identified ...
Indonesia reviews Brazils TFFF to boost tropical forest protection
Indonesia supports and is carefully reviewing Brazils Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), an international ...
Prabowo orders priority care for victims of Jakarta school blast
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered authorities to prioritize medical treatment for victims of explosions ...
Indonesia & UK strengthen ties in biodiversity and climate protection
The Ministry of Environment signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with the Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of ...
President Prabowo briefed on Jakarta school explosion: Police
President Prabowo Subianto has received reports about the explosions that occurred at Public Senior High School (SMAN) ...
Environment Ministry enhances public services via complaints post
The Environment Ministry (KLH) inaugurated a Public Complaint Post as a form of revitalization and improvement of ...
Modern retail, MSMEs can coexist with partnership: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Budi Santoso emphasized that modern retail can coexist with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) ...
Indonesia, US to resume tariff talks next week: Trade Minister
Indonesia will continue reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States next week, Trade Minister Budi Santoso ...
Top security minister urges TNI, Polri to enhance synergy in Papua
Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Djamari Chaniago has urged the National Armed Forces (TNI) and ...
Govt probes possible negligence in Freeport over fatal mine landslide
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has involved its Directorate General of Law Enforcement to ...
Prabowo inaugurates Jimly as head of 10-member Police Reform Committee
President Prabowo Subianto on Friday inaugurated ten members of the National Police Reform Committee at Merdeka Palace, ...
Gov't dismantles 723 structures used for illegal mining in West Java
A joint operation by the Environment Ministry and the Indonesian Military (TNI) successfully dismantled around 723 ...
Jakarta to cover all medical costs for SMAN 72 explosion victims: Gov
The Jakarta Governor, Pramono Anung, confirmed that all hospital costs for victims of the explosion at the State ...
Daily Quiz: On Democratic Socialism becoming a topic of discussion following Zohran Mamdanis victory
Test your knowledge on the topic of democratic socialism
Jakarta school blast leaves 11 students with hearing, vision injuries
Eleven students of State High School 72 (SMAN 72) in North Jakarta experienced blurred vision and reduced hearing ...
Indonesia backs 2,800 culture communities with Rp465 billion aid
The Indonesian Ministry of Culture has distributed Rp465 billion (around US$28 million) in funding to some 2,800 arts ...
Karen Rebels Declare Curfew to Stop Flow of Fugitive Scammers
People in the Karen National Union-held township of Kyondoe are forbidden from sheltering or transporting scammers who fled a show crackdown in Myawaddys KK Park.
Explosion at Jakarta school injures 54, probe underway
Indonesian Navy personnel evacuated victims of an explosion at State High School 72 (SMAN 72) in North Jakartas ...
Junta Creates Body to Fast-Track Chinas BRI Projects in Myanmar
Min Aung Hlaing will head the top-level committee, whose formation follows Chinas crucial support for the juntas election and its military operations in northern Shan.
Maluku urges lawmakers to prioritize inter-island connectivity in bill
The Maluku provincial government has urged lawmakers to prioritize inter-island connectivity and community empowerment ...
Youth gamelan festival revives Indonesias cultural legacy
The Ministry of Culture is supporting the preservation of gamelan and sinden traditional orchestra heritage through a ...
Over 50 injured in North Jakarta school mosque blast
Over 50 people were injured in an explosion during Friday prayers at a school mosque in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, ...
Multiple explosions shake mosque in Indonesian high school, injure 54
The cause of the blasts was not immediately known but they came from near the mosque's loudspeaker
BGN, BPS collaborate to measure free meals program's impact on economy
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) and Statistics Indonesia (BPS) are collaborating to assess the impact of the Free ...
Education Ministry aids recovery after Kelapa Gading school explosion
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education expressed its concern and readiness to assist in the recovery process ...
KPP, FLPP reflect Prabowo's commitment to housing sector: Minister
Minister of Housing and Settlements Maruarar Sirait stated that the Housing Program Credit (KPP) and the Housing ...
Indonesian Govt holds academic ability test to boost self-awareness
Indonesias Elementary and Secondary Education Ministry said the Academic Ability Test (TKA) is not merely an ...
'I thought it was a prank' - How a Brazilian woman became the face of India vote fraud row
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleges that Larissa Nery's photo appeared on the voters' list in Haryana 22 times.
Indonesia adds patrol vessels to curb illegal fishing
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is increasing the number of patrol vessels to strengthen security in ...
Jakarta Police investigate school mosque blast injuring students
The Jakarta Police deployed a bomb disposal unit to investigate an explosion that injured several students during ...
At least three killed in South Korea's power plant collapse as rescue efforts continue
Two other workers had been located under the rubble and were presumed to have died, while two remain missing, the official, Kim Jung-shik
Indonesias Q3 growth shows effective fiscal management: minister
Indonesias economy expanded 5.04 percent in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting effective state budget ...
Jakarta allows govt-private collaboration to develop greenspaces
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung allows mayors and districtheads to collaborate with private sectors in developing ...
Over 14,000 kitchens to serve free meals in Indonesia this month
Indonesia's National Nutrition Agency (BGN) reported that the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program will have 14,403 ...
Ministry to rebrand thrift markets, promote sale of local products
The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) is preparing the rebranding of several markets, previously ...
A Look Back at Myanmars Checkered Election History
As the junta prepares for heavily rigged polls to be held in parts of the country, Bertil Lintner looks back at Myanmars troubled record of electionswhich have rarely been free or fair.
President's key visions rely on proper spatial planning: Minister
Indonesian Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR) Minister Nusron Wahid has underscored that the success of ...
Technology mastery, character education keys to improve HR: Ministry
The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs emphasized that improving the quality of human resources (HR) depends ...
Japan resumes seafood exports to China two years after Fukushima wastewater release
Six metric tonnes of scallops harvested in Hokkaido were shipped to China on November 5, 2025, the first shipment to that country since Beijing banned Japanese seafood in August 2023
Indonesia moves to end legal ambiguity over kratom
An Indonesian law official has stressed the need to establish clear rules on the use and trade of kratom leaves and ...
Trump hints at India visit amid high-stakes trade deal talks
Trump's remarks come amid uncertainty about whether the president will attend the Quad Summit in India.
China's third aircraft carrier Fujian enters service
The Fujian will be able to carry significantly more and heavier-armed jet fighters than the Liaoning and Shandong carriers, which are smaller and rely on ramps to launch aircraft
U.S. Commerce Secretary cites India while defending Trump's tariff powers amid Supreme Court case
The court is examining whether it was lawful for Trump to use emergency powers under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose sweeping reciprocal tariffs on several countries, including India
